The Polytechnic Difference

Career Focus

A polytechnic university offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for professional careers.

What this means to you: We offer a variety of majors with opportunities to work directly with employers to give you hands on experiences.

Students gain experience through:

Internships/Co-ops with companies

Class projects for industry

Guest lecturers from industry

Community projects and involvement

Applied Learning

A polytechnic university blends theory with practice to produce innovative solutions to real world problems.

What this means to you: You will be exposed to a general background in the processes and practices used in business, industry and education today. We offer students the opportunity to select a “concentration” or “emphasis” which includes course and lab work beyond the technical core of the program.

We will help you:

Prepare yourself for leadership and managerial opportunities

Position yourself for changing opportunities and challenges in the workplace

Increase your salary potential

Gain greater control over your future

Network with other professionals

Collaboration

A polytechnic university works closely with business, industry and other educational institutions to benefit students and grow the economy.What this means to you: We maintain and cultivate industry relationships which provide the best possible information, preparation and career planning for students.

We do this through:

Internships and Co-ops

Career Fairs

Industry Projects

Program Advisory Boards

We encourage our students to be active on the campus and in the community. You’ll gain a lot by participating in extracurricular activities: meeting new friends, having fun, building confidence and developing leadership skills.